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Mahoney
MAH-nee
Mahoney (name) means a surname of Irish origin. Example: “Mahoney is a common Irish-American surname.”
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A surname of Irish origin.
"Mahoney is a common Irish-American surname."
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Etymology
An Anglicized shortening of Irish Ó Mathghamhna, from elements meaning "bear" and "calf."
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What does “Mahoney” mean?
The word “Mahoney” means a surname of Irish origin.
How do you pronounce “Mahoney”?
“Mahoney” is pronounced MAH-nee (/ˈmɑ.ni/ in IPA).
How do you use “Mahoney” in a sentence?
Here is “Mahoney” used in a sentence: “Mahoney is a common Irish-American surname.”
What part of speech is “Mahoney”?
“Mahoney” is a name.
Where does the word “Mahoney” come from?
The word “Mahoney” comes from Irish. An Anglicized shortening of Irish Ó Mathghamhna, from elements meaning "bear" and "calf.".
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